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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
9
Notice indicates the item was entered at the Bidney post office BMebr as second class matter for mailing. The terse entry records formal classification and location within the postal system.
Lloyd Mann and Alice Stuht wed while Lillian Oberfelder and Joseph Wasserman announce July 12 Cheyenne County nuptials. Band stand nearing completion as Mrs Bassett and children return from Idaho Springs. Rev Whitehouse leads Episcopal services. Lutheran conference held this week.
The county teachers institute closed after a program with music and recitations featuring Miss Griffith and others. Rev. Bakes left for a month long missionary trip. Sidney has no vacant houses as six new residences rise. The W R C elected Mrs Fidelia Rupiper president at York with staff appointments. Postmasters may wear blue trousers white blouses and skull caps. A cyclone at Sidney Draw damaged CP Chambers farm alfalfa and several homes suffered window damage.
Tom Welch fell thirty feet from the roof of the Lutheran church during construction. Mason lodge officers were installed with Robert Shuman as worshipful master and other officers listed. Chat Morgan, cashier of the State bank, died by suicide. A new bank is planned to open in Lodgepole.
The Telegraph reports thick grasshoppers stopping trains in Weber Canyon. A Methodist church will be organized Saturday night. Spotted Tall death rumor denied. Lodgepole roundup reached Sidney Friday. Sun Dance ongoing at Pine Ridge Agency. Sidney market lists green turnips 4 lbs for 25 cents, cabbage 7 cents per lb, onions 25 cents per lb, lemons a dollar per dozen, oranges and green apples at 15 cents per lb. Kinsey district court in session with Judge Win Caslin Jr and attorneys present. Sidney fire department bought the Jenks place on Front Street. Frank Welch lodge to receive grand lodge charter. Mrs Th S Kennedy says husband improving after health-related move to Albuquerque.
Christ Episcopal Church opens daily for prayer with Holy Communion each Sunday at 10 am and church school at 11 am. Morning prayer and sermon led by Rev. Henry Ives.
The local class meets Sundays at 2 p.m. at 102 C Street. All who study the Bible are invited to attend. Clara Downey, Class Secretary.
Catholic Church announces Mass times on Sundays at 7 30 a m and 9 30 a m with Rosary, Instruction and Benediction at 7 30 p m Weekday Mass listed as 8 00 a m Rev Anton Line.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday School at 10 A M followed by a preaching service at 11 A M Epworth League at 3 P M and a then preaching service at 7 30 P M Pastor William Kilburn leads the services with expected adjustments as posted by the church.
United Lutheran Church in Sidney invites parishioners to Sundar service on July 1 1923 with Rev W T Kahse as pastor. Church school opens at 10 AM and morning worship at 11 AM, sermon titled Thrust a Little from The Land.
Grace Church Gurley invites the public to an evening worship service conducted in the church sanctuary. The event outlines a peaceful service planned for the local congregation with hymns prayers and a brief sermon. All are welcome to attend this community gathering at Grace Church.
The First Church in Potter announces afternoon services at 2 30 o clock with a cordial invitation to all. Come and attend.
The Presbyterian church enjoyed large Mason delegation at the Sunday evening service celebrating John the Baptist. The sermon stressed repentance and the fruit of good works. Services next Sunday remain at 11 A M with Bible School at 10 A M and CGE prayer at 6 30 P M. no evening service in summer.
Dawson county officials and dairy producers face a setback from prior shipments of inferior cows. County agent Alvah IR. Heckt says speculation in buying and reselling dairy cattle has slowed the local dairy industry's progress by roughly ten years.
Gordon managers signed contracts last week guaranteeing Hat Springs Gordon and Rushville will appear in a three day American Legion baseball tournament July 2 3 and dth. The Legion revives the Fourth of July celebration after a generation of inactivity. All other features of the day will be free to visitors.
Franz C. Radke, commander of the local post, has been appointed by Gov. Chas. W. Bryan as his private secretary.
Chet Miller once managed the U S A theater and his wife are preparing to relocate their home to Denver, arranging goods for the move.
Sidney's Jeweler and optics expert emphasize watch repair as an art. W H Wiker and E J Marcotte describe the craft as artistic and precise, reflecting local talent in timepiece service.
Larson's Music Store presents Edison Diamond Disc phonographs priced from sixty dollars. They invite customers to have demonstrations. The ad highlights Kentucky Blue Grass speed, genuine Stetson hats at thirty five dollars, and wholesale price tailoring from English Woolen Mills. Located at 112 East 2nd Street, Sidney.
Eighteen carloads of hogs depart Sidney weekly from Union Pacific stockyards. Most hogs are bought by the Virdin Lach-ing Company of San Francisco. Travel takes six days with two stops for unloading and feeding. Sidney serves as a division feeding point within a 100 mile radius, with Cheyenne county contributing a large share. Five hundred pounds of corn are fed per car. 20,000 bushels used in six months, averaging about 500 bushels weekly. Shipments of sheep will begin in a few weeks, with up to 20,000 head at times. Through the year, fall shipments rise to about 60 carloads weekly.
Sidney golfers lost Sundays contest to Cheyenne by seven points on Cheyenne’s course in eight man terms. Despite missing three top players and playing on a unfamiliar field, Sidney held its own. Remaining details name several match results and visiting players. Sidney guests dined with Cheyenne and Wyoming capitol club added a $16000 addition. The next match is here Sunday against Alliance.
Griff Johnson of Equitable Life Insurance and Carl B. Stiger of Stuble and Stiger visited Sidney this week. They oversee about eight million in Cheyenne county farms and one and a half million with Equitable Life. J A Bently reported strong crop conditions and rising interest in hog and dairy farming. Numerous new loans were issued and many renewals completed on five year terms as optimism grows.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a dance last Friday at Wardy's hall, netting $672 for the organization. A large crowd attended and enjoyed Merrymakers orchestra, punch, and a brief program including music and an aesthetic dance. Performers included Sodgkin Daniels Barker and Hayworth quartet, Franklin Mornaday solo, and four young dancers Virginia Johnson Katherine Grabill Roxie Hazzard Elizabeth Couch.
Charlies W. Pugsley Assistant Secretary of Agriculture resigns effective July 1 to lead South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in Brookings. He previously directed the Nebraska College of Agriculture extension and edited the Nebraska Farmer before joining the U S Department of Agriculture under Secretary Wallace.
Messrs Smith and Painter agents for the English Woolen Mills tailors with 11S stores opened a Sidney shop on Thursday in the old Byars building. A special ten day opening offer was marked for the event and the men say they may relocate permanently in Sidney.
Sidney residents show electric coverage with 643 homes using city power. Sixty motors and sixty-five businesses also rely on electricity. The town leads in ranges with eighty-five per home, aided by low rates: 15 cents per kilowatt for lighting, 9.5 cents for business, and tiered rates for motors and ranges.
The interior department ordered about 240000 acres of public land opened for homestead entry by World War I veterans. Areas include 3800 acres in Fresno California near Riverdale, 33000 in Montezuma Colorado near Durango, 64000 in Power Idaho near American Falls, 37500 in Phillips Montana near Winifred, 19800 in Teton Montana, 44000 in Amery Utah near Ferron, 59000 in Carbon Wyoming near Savery, and land in Hot Springs county near Thermopolis. Exact filing dates to be announced by state land offices.
Mr and Mrs Carl Nutehlson Sidney welcome a boy born June 24. Mr and Mrs Carl Wank report a boy born June 20 fifteen miles southeast of Sidney. Rev and Mrs Wm Ludwig welcome a girl born June 25. Clifford Crosby of Weetz reports a boy born June. Mr and Mrs Mat Treinen seven miles southeast of Sidney welcome a girl born June 1%. Mr and Mrs C Jacob Morfield announce a girl born June 13 named Marjorie Irene. Mrs Morfield was Susan Brachtenbach before marriage.
Mr and Mrs R H Miller and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Shrinert and family Miss Wilma Shrinert returned home with them for a week's visit. Several families visited and called on neighbors including the Eckerts Guills and Davison Worth Click Mayers and Shinker. Ruth Shinker visiting sister Vera. Social visits continued through the week with note of Bridgeport and Sidney outings and G V Y club planning.
Center Mrs Albert Linton and baby and Mrs Otho Campbell motored to Dalton Monday. Mrs N FE Netherland and Mrs J M Netherland and children called at the Nf i Farrier home Monday. Mr and Mrs Richard Schultz and children dined at the John Groshans home Monday. Mrs N EK Farrier dined at the Groshans Thursday. A few from this vicinity attended the Farmers Union picnic at Lodgepole Wednesday. Mrs YW EO Netherland and Kaby supped at the S W Scott home.
Funeral attendance for Mes CATLifE noted. Bancroft family visits and travels appear with several gatherings at Scott, Groshans, and Bancroft homes. Center ball team lost 9 to 6 to Sidney. community bands performed in S W Scott’s barn. multiple family dinners and visits listed across local households.
Local retailers W. H. Wiker and E. J. Marcotte promise lasting fixes for watches, stressing reliable service and quality parts in Sidney.
Local shop promotes expert jewelry repair and diamond setting services. W H Wiker optometrist and J Marcotte listed as specialists in the ad, highlighting precision work and personalized care for precious pieces.
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